That can be put down to an extremely temporary stimulation of Bubbles' brain functions as a result of the electrical discharge. The effect lasts for approximately six and a quarter seconds, leaving her enough time to make an intelligent comment.

Then she completely forgets the last three minutes, notices Courage in her arms again and goes back to spiralling playfully through the sky (with the terrified dog at her mercy) like a dimwit on a sugar-high.

Griddles wrote:That can be put down to an extremely temporary stimulation of Bubbles' brain functions as a result of the electrical discharge. The effect lasts for approximately six and a quarter seconds, leaving her enough time to make an intelligent comment.

Then she completely forgets the last three minutes, notices Courage in her arms again and goes back to spiralling playfully through the sky (with the terrified dog at her mercy) like a dimwit on a sugar-high.

The Evil One wrote:Overthinking the whole concept is the whole point, though >_>

I consider it a exellent mental exercise.

Evil Overlord wrote:Rule number 7: When I've captured my adversary and he says, "Look, before you kill me, will you at least tell me what this is all about?" I'll say, "No." and shoot him. No, on second thought I'll shoot him then say "No."

Evil Overlord wrote:Rule number 20: Despite its proven stress-relieving effect, I will not indulge in maniacal laughter. When so occupied, it's too easy to miss unexpected developments that a more attentive individual could adjust to accordingly.

it's of my opinion that Chemical X is a strange sort of vageuly temporary "island of stability" type particle that due to its molecular cohesion has the capacity to act as a superpotent information-transmitting system

I feel happy that a moderator provided a speculative idea that supported my speculative idea.

Incidentally, I wish to point out that "cold fusion" means "spontaneous fusion of atoms in a nuclear reaction". ANY nuclear reaction upon their person would cause instant death. The idea is that the unique particles given off by Chemical X (which has since been lost due to the inability to synthesize more of it due to the apocalypse created by the PPG in the Good Doctor's lab) cause very small cold fusion reactions when given off when the powers are used. This is why the fire breath exists. The ice breath is just weird that way.

I would also pundit that life-spans would not so much be shortened so much as require ever increasing levels of fuel. This is probably why you have pictures of superheroes eating eighteen kilos of food and staying thin. Same principle: the chemical energy supplied by food is used by the PPG's cells to supply the superpowers. If they were to become anorexic, they would lose the use of their powers. If forced beyond the current energy reserves, digestion of somatic cells (body cells) could occur to supply the energy for the chemical reactions.

Sidenote: Those this mean that if the PPG were to fart, they'd fart PLASMA?!!

"Try new BLAMMO!!! SOAP!!! BLASTS STAINS OUT!!! BLASTS the WORLD out!!! We've all been BLAMMOED!!!!!!!!!" - The Preacher, from Fallout 3

SharpPointyDeath wrote:I would also pundit that life-spans would not so much be shortened so much as require ever increasing levels of fuel. This is probably why you have pictures of superheroes eating eighteen kilos of food and staying thin. Same principle: the chemical energy supplied by food is used by the PPG's cells to supply the superpowers. If they were to become anorexic, they would lose the use of their powers. If forced beyond the current energy reserves, digestion of somatic cells (body cells) could occur to supply the energy for the chemical reactions.

You know, I'd actually kinda been wondering why the PPG have never seemed to be Big Eaters. Superpowered characters needing to eat ridiculously large quantities of food isn't exactly a new concept. A favorite example of mine: Lina Inverse from the anime Slayers. Possesses incredibly powerful magical abilities. Eats enough food in one meal to feed a small city. Maintains a figure that has been described as being similar to a "beanpole".

What is a man? A MISERABLE LITTLE PILE OF SECRETS! But enough talk! HAVE AT YOU!

And the Pimpeth lord sat amidst his real ballin' players, the Apostles, and raisingeth his cup of Cristal as they devoured the grapes and cheese from the finest bitches in town he said"Sleepery Dee, Sleepery Doo.Whoever betrays me tonight, I'll mo'fuckin' cap you!"

Due to my limited brain capacity, I would like to be explained again why the PPG should have their lifespans shortened. Please try to explain it in a language understandable by average-minded commoners

Griddles said it earlier as part of that long series of posts with humorous explanations of stuff in them. I didn't really understand how it would work either. I like the "big eater" theory myself.

SharpPointyDeath wrote:Sidenote: Those this mean that if the PPG were to fart, they'd fart PLASMA?!!

Not sure what the hell made you wonder about this, but for what it's worth, in the episode where the Rowdyruff Boys made their first (and what was originally supposed to be their only) appearance, they used a speed boost that was hinted to be powered by... ahem... "natural gas".

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What is a man? A MISERABLE LITTLE PILE OF SECRETS! But enough talk! HAVE AT YOU!

Barrahir wrote:Due to my limited brain capacity, I would like to be explained again why the PPG should have their lifespans shortened. Please try to explain it in a language understandable by average-minded commoners

The Evil One wrote:long series of posts with humorous explanations of stuff in them

Jeez Blood Lord you brought so much into this conversation. Jesus is proud. Now go forth and spread your wings, and fly my son FLY.

A Pimp Named Jeezy Creezy: Lasting all the way up to Valentine's.

And the Pimpeth lord sat amidst his real ballin' players, the Apostles, and raisingeth his cup of Cristal as they devoured the grapes and cheese from the finest bitches in town he said"Sleepery Dee, Sleepery Doo.Whoever betrays me tonight, I'll mo'fuckin' cap you!"

And the Pimpeth lord sat amidst his real ballin' players, the Apostles, and raisingeth his cup of Cristal as they devoured the grapes and cheese from the finest bitches in town he said"Sleepery Dee, Sleepery Doo.Whoever betrays me tonight, I'll mo'fuckin' cap you!"

If I were low class, i'd post a giant block of "lol". But I'm not. So i'll just say this: BloodLord For The Win.

Actually, I remember we had a discussion about the "Ice breath" and how that works. Any thoughts?

My pundit: Chemical X allows secretatory (someone correct my biology) cells in the PPG's lungs to manufacture chemicals that, upon contact with a mostly water substance, lose temperature rapidly, causing freezing. The reason why it doesn't kill Bubbles is because her internal body temperature is high enough to prevent the chemical from activating. It's probably a hormone or protein of some kind, in that case.

"Try new BLAMMO!!! SOAP!!! BLASTS STAINS OUT!!! BLASTS the WORLD out!!! We've all been BLAMMOED!!!!!!!!!" - The Preacher, from Fallout 3